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Three-masted sailing ship
Three-masted sailing ship

Three-masted sailing ship

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1900
Object numberANMS1092[227]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionThe flag visible on the central mast of this vessel may indicate a ship of the J&J Denholm Co., who were involved in the Australian wool trade.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of many iconic vessels are also included in this visual record.